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General Information
Tuesday through Thursday, October 18-20. For details and hours see the schedule.
In the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV. The South Hall is a new location for us. We’ve previously used the West Hall, across from the Westgate Resort.
The entire glass and fenestration supply chain.
2021 Participants
Commercial/residential glass or metals
- 53% Installing
- 27% Fabricating
- 14% Supplier
- 4% Consultant
- 2% Architecture/Specification/Engineering
Residential windows & doors
- 56% Manufacturer of Windows, Doors, Skylights, Sunrooms
- 18% Supplier
- 9% Distributor/Wholesaler
- 9% Supplier of Materials
- 8% Remodeler/Builder/Architecture/Specification
The World Millwork Alliance (WMA) Annual Convention & Tradeshow will co-locate over the same dates with GlassBuild America in 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and share an exhibition hall. Your badge will give you access to both trade shows!
The WMA Annual Convention & Tradeshow brings together the global millwork industry, including millwork distributors, manufacturers of products and services, pro dealers, sales representatives, and architects, builders, contractors and remodelers. Held annually, the event will hold its 57th edition in 2022.
If your company is a member of the National Glass Association, you can attend GlassBuild America for FREE! Complete the membership form online in advance of registering to attend for free.
To find out if you are a member and qualify for reduced member pricing, please contact Member Services membership@glass.org or 703-442-4890 x127.
It is getting safer to meet face to face, and we are looking forward to business as usual. Las Vegas is open and ready to welcome everyone back to business, without restrictions.
GlassBuild America 2022 will abide by State of Nevada Health Response. The Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall was the first facility in Nevada to be awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR facility accreditation by ISSA, designed to control the risks associated with infectious agents, including the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Situations can change on a daily basis. Make sure to keep up to date on international travel at the Airlines Travel Advisory for International Visitors and the Center for Disease Control. Stay up to date on the Nevada Health Response for state and county requirement changes.
Registration
Registration will open in June. During the registration process, you will be asked to login and NGA membership will be verified if applicable. Both NGA members and non-members should login with the username and the password they have previously created for NGA. If you have not yet created an account with NGA, please take a few minutes to complete that process prior to registering. If you have forgotten your username and/or password, follow the appropriate prompts on the login screen.
Need help logging in? Contact us at loginhelp@glass.org or +1 703-442-4890, ext. 3003. Our staff is available Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
If your company is a member of NGA, you can attend GlassBuild America for FREE! Non-members will pay $85 for Early Bird Registration, $95 for Advance, $110 for on-site.
If the sponsor is an NGA member or exhibitor, they will receive the applicable complimentary registrations.
Contact us for further help.
Yes, we welcome all industry professionals and guests to GlassBuild 2022. There is no invitation required to attend unless you are traveling from an international country that requires an invitation for a visa. The show is not open to the public.
Yes. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 4 and under must be in a stroller.
GlassBuild America offers a three-day registration for members and non-members.
Yes, you can register for both once registration opens in June.
Yes. You can contact the registrar to make name substitutions for badges for those from the same company.
Registration will be in the South Hall and is open daily.
See the schedule.
Yes. See all registration info, pricing & policies.
You will need to visit registration to pay the reprint fee of $15 to receive another copy (ID required).
Yes, you can pick-up the Show Catalog on site at registration which details the entire program and exhibitors.
No, there are currently no limitations on the exhibit floor and NGA is following all the local, county and state regulations.
No. NGA is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust, and accordingly, maintains the following privacy policy to protect your membership and/or personal data derived from your use of the GlassBuild America meeting registration and housing sites. NGA does not sell, rent or otherwise disseminate member or meeting registrant information, including but not limited to email addresses or phone and fax numbers, to other organizations. NGA reserves the right to utilize registrants’ data (name, address, and email) for e-mail/marketing communications regarding all NGA-affiliated programs.
Your name, address, phone number (if provided), and email address (if you did not opt out during the registration process), are stored in the QR code on your conference badge. If you allow an exhibitor to scan your badge, you will be releasing your information to that exhibitor. You should consider your name badge QR code as an electronic business card that enables you to easily provide your information to an exhibitor if you choose to do so. By completing your registration, you agree to the GlassBuild’s meeting policies.
Housing & Travel
Hotel rooms are held for GlassBuild and Worldwide Millwork Alliance registrants at several hotels in Las Vegas for those booking through Eventsphere at discounted meeting rates.
See the list of hotels and booking details.
The NGA will issue letters of invitation. See visa requirements and travel information.
World-class Restaurants
To accompany its growing list of world-class chefs, Las Vegas has attracted more master sommeliers than any other U.S. city. View the best Restaurants in Las Vegas.
Nightlife
Schedule & Events
GlassBuild America 2022 takes place Oct. 18-20.
See the full schedule.
At this one-day conference, leaders of contract glazing and full-service glass companies come together to learn and share best business practices, along with an opportunity to walk the GlassBuild America trade show floor. Go deeper into top-of-mind topics unique to installing companies.
Learn more about Glazing Executives Forum.
How to Exhibit
Contact Jonathan Watson at GlassBuild America, Exhibit Sales
Phone: 703/442-4890 x142
Contact Kathy Swaak at kwaak@glass.org or call 703/442-4890 x183.
One immediate benefit is the discount on the booth space fee you'll enjoy as an NGA member.
See additional benefits and join the National Glass Association
or email membership@glass.org.
Yes. GlassBuild America is not only the largest glass, window, and door show in North America, but also the most comprehensive display of both American-made and international machinery and supplies for the industry. Whatever glass, window, or door equipment, software, or component you are looking for, you will find it on our exhibit floor.
Please refer to the Rules & Regulations within the Exhibitor Portal (login required) for specifics. There is a staggered move-in for select display types.
Prospective exhibitors can view available more information about exhibiting.
Find everything you need in your personalized dashboard within the Exhibitor Portal (login required).
The Exhibitor Portal is available to confirmed exhibitors only. Passwords are case-sensitive. Please ensure alpha characters are capitalized. If your password is still not working, please reset your password on the Exhibitor Portal by using the main contact’s email address on file.
In the Exhibit Hall
There will be a number of concession stands open on the days of the event to purchase a cup of coffee, soda, snacks, lunch, etc. at the LVCC both inside the exhibit hall and in the public areas. A food court called Aces is located inside South Hall.
Yes, and in various stations from move-in to move-out and throughout the venue on the days of the events.
No, but anyone looking for a sitter during their stay in Las Vegas is advised to visit the concierge at their respective hotel, since most can assist in making the arrangements.
NGA strictly prohibits photography, video and audio recordings on the trade show floor, unless the individual exhibitor has given permission. NGA strictly prohibits photography, video and audio recordings of the educational sessions. Violations of the GlassBuild 2022 photography or video policy may result in removal from GlassBuild America.
To reserve a wheelchair or scooter during GlassBuild, please contact Scootaround at 1-888-441-7575. Scootaround is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Visit their website for more information.
Conveniently located in South Hall Lobby, FedEx Business Center offers copies, printing, and shipping. Please contact 702-733-2898 or usa5042@fedex.com for more information.
Bag and coat check will be available at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is a safe and secure way to lighten your load while on the show floor, eliminating the possibility of leaving important, expensive items behind.
Location and Cost
Coat check is n the FedEx Office located in the Grand Lobby at the main entrance.
The cost is $5 per bag; cash and credit are accepted.
Schedule
- Tuesday, October 18, 9:00am-5:30pm
- Wednesday, October 19, 9:00am-5:30pm
- Thursday, October 20, 8:00am-3:00pm
GlassBuild Main Stage
Education, awards presentations, social gatherings and more will take place in the GlassBuild Main Stage area this year.
Industry Pavilion
The NGA and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance are once again hosting attendees in the Industry Pavilion. The Industry Pavilion is “The Hub” for members of both organizations and for anyone wishing to know what the industry’s leading trade associations provide.